he bronze image of * Uma battaraki* (consort of Siva) in the standing posture belonging to Karaiveeram (Nagapattinam District) can be cited. The inscription engraved on its pedestal mentions that it was cast, while Parantaka Chola was ruling (beginning of 10th century CE) by an individual, on behalf of Brahma Sri Tongar. There are at times, lengthy inscriptions on the pedestal of such images.